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Disney Parks ‘Quick Hits’ – January 14th, 2010

Thomas Smith

by , Editorial Content Director, Disney Experiences

Pirates of the Marathon

Our weekly “Quick Hits” post is filled with items that didn’t make it to the blog – like this unique image from the Walt Disney World Marathon Weekend (thanks, Kent Phillips). Here are a few other items you may want to know about.

New Marathon Vinylmation figures — You can customize these new figures with a race number and time.

‘Valentine’s Day’ Disney pin collectors set — Mickey Mouse, Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck, Daisy Duck, and Tinker Bell celebrate Valentine’s Day in this limited edition five pin set.

This week in Disney history — Disney leaders presided over the ground-breaking ceremony of Hong Kong Disneyland in 2003.

Special Offers — Here are the latest special offers at Disneyland Resort.

Moms Panel: Birthdays — Maribel gave some suggestions for making birthdays special at Walt Disney World.

The 60th Anniversary – Cinderella Vinylmation — The new figure is being released this week at Disneyland Resort and Walt Disney World.

More Valentine’s Day Disney Pins — There are two new limited edition pins featuring Jack Skellington and Sally celebrating Valentine’s Day.

This week in Disney history — Downtown Disney District opened at the Disneyland Resort this week in 2001.

Moms Panel discusses Off Kilter’s scheduleOff Kilter is a 5-person, kilt-wearing Celtic rock group that performs in the Canada Pavilion at Epcot theme park in Walt Disney World Resort.

“Mouse Ears on a Shamrock” — This shamrock open edition pin is decorated with Mouse ears and contains a Happy St. Patrick’s Day greeting.